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GCC SMC Mt. SAC East Los Angeles College Citrus College DVC RHC Cerritos College Pierce College De Anza College Los Angeles City College Orange Coast College| Los Medanos College | Pasadena City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LMC | Pasadena City College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,791 | 21,923 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | losmedanos.edu | pasadena.edu | ||
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Costs |
LMC | Pasadena City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,988 | $9,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,493 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,459 | $4,420 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,378 | $6,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 80% |
Admission |
LMC | Pasadena City College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2025 |
Academics |
LMC | Pasadena City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LMC | Pasadena City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $56 |
Diversity |
LMC | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 11% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
LMC | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LMC | Pasadena City College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pasadena City College is larger than than LMC based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 7,791 students)
LMC vs. Pasadena City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LMC or Pasadena City College?
- Los Medanos College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Pasadena City College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Pasadena City College than Los Medanos College ($9,504.00 vs. $8,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than LMC ($4,420 vs. $7,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pasadena City College are 15.2% lower than costs at Los Medanos College ($17,784 vs. $20,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Los Medanos College than Pasadena City College (84% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pasadena City College students is 43.3% larger than aid received Los Medanos College ($6,275 vs. $4,378)
Which college is harder to get into, LMC or Pasadena City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pasadena City College or LMC .
LMC vs. Pasadena City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LMC or Pasadena City College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Pasadena City College and LMC.
- Graduates from Los Medanos College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Pasadena City College graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $37,900)
- More LMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pasadena City College students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/